6 Tips for Moving to Little Rock with Cats and Dogs

07/08/2018

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group

Moving your household is a difficult process, and it
only gets tougher if you have four-legged
friends who are coming with you to Little Rock.
If you own canines, felines, or both, then
here are several, basic items
you should do to make
the moving process easier on them, and on yourself
to Little Rock.

Tip #1: Have One, Final Vet Visit

Some
pets do not relish in going to
the vet, but if you are relocating it's imperative
to make sure your animals get one, final exam.
This is very vital if you're
moving across the country so that you
will have to look for a new veterinarian,
or if a plane trip will be necessary to get to your
destination. Be sure you get the pet’s proof of vaccines, prescriptions,
and any other paperwork you're going to need. If
you wait until you're a long way away from your vet to get this done,
it can be a huge, unnecessary stressor
in addition to your move.

Tip #2: Board Your Pets (If You Can)

Boarding
can be tough for pets who have separation anxiety, but it is often a practical answer
in the long-run if you're moving to a new home.
If you board your animals for moving day then you do not have to be
anxious about them being in the way, there's no chance of them running out of the
house, and you are not constantly keeping track of them. It saves
time, worry, and risk, which can help your move go much
more calmly.

Tip #3: Preserve as Much Routine as Possible

Our
pets thrive on routine, and they can be
sensitive to when it changes. Changes in routine might be a threat,
so it tends to result in all kinds of
extra worry on your pet’s part. As
such, you might try to schedule
your move to Little Rock so that it upsets your
animals’ routines (as well as your own) as
little as possible. Give them time to get accustomed
to what's taking place a little at
a time, and they will adjust much better. Additionally,
when you move them, be sure you bring the
things they know and love with them when you can. Favorite toys
and blankets can act like a security blanket, and help
your pets be calmer during the move.

Tip #4: Make Sure Your Pets Are Used to
Their Traveling Accommodations

Whether you have dogs or cats, you don't want
to scoop them up, toss them in the car, and begin
driving one day. You must take the time to
get your cats and dogs familiarized
with traveling. For instance, if you have a cat,
put their carrying case on the floor with the
door open. Let them get familiarized with it being
there, and allow them a little while
to explore it. If you own a canine, get them used to a crate, or a kennel. Take them on
progressively longer car trips, and get them used to being passengers if possible.
The more time you can allow getting your pets on-board
with moving (even if they are never really going
to like it), the simpler things are going to be.

Tip #5: Identification

Make
certain and keep identification on your pet all of the time. If the unthinkable occurs and your pet is lost in the chaos
of the move, how else will they find their way back
to you?
Make sure that their collar fits correctly and that
their tag includes a phone number that won’t be disconnected
during the move.

Tip #6: Chill Out... Your Pets Are Watching

Moving
is stressful, there's no doubt
about that. Even if everything goes swimmingly
(which it rarely does), you're going to
have moments where you just want to lay on the floor and pitch
a good, old-fashioned tantrum. No matter how insane
things get, though, it is crucial
for you to not forget that little eyes are taking it all in, and that you might be startling
them.

Your
furry friends are most likely
under a lot
of stress from the whole moving process. New things
are appearing without explanation, familiar things are
going out the door, and there are new people arriving all the time. So, take a moment, take a breath, and remember that your
pets need you to be calm and reassuring for them. Otherwise it
might tip them over the edge of the stress meter.

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